roethlisberger, rape, georgia, goodell, NFL, steelers

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Saturday April 17, 2010 · 7:16 AM PDT

2010/04/17 · 07:16

Google this, Roger Goodell and Art Rooney II.

I believe in football and that football fits in a bigger picture. Yes, I used to be one of those people who self-righteously declared sports "stupid", a waste of time for vapid minds, and an absurdity of modern culture. But, after living in Pittsburgh for the past 20 years, I now see that sports are an important part of what makes a city. Sports helps define cities. Professional sports teams builds camaraderie among people of diverse backgrounds. The Steelers are who we are in Pittsburgh, like it or not. Draft news and injury reports start conversations among people who would not ordinarily interact. We love our Steelers and this brings us together to make us Pittsburgh.

But, Ben Roethlisberger's woes has made me see professional sports in a different light. And, his problem is our problem and violence against women is the underlying message.

alliedoc

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Saturday April 03, 2010 · 5:56 AM PDT

2010/04/03 · 05:56

From my morning paper via the Washington Post:

On the most solemn day in the Roman Catholic calendar, a senior Vatican priest ignited a fresh chapter Friday in the debate over the priest abuse scandal by comparing criticism of the Church and Pope Benedict XVI to the historic persecution and "collective violence" against Jews.

I don't know.

It is so hard for me, seeing this article ... The Pope's Vatican feels that the current attacks on the Catholic Church are similar to what the Jews have endured. Wow. It just doesn't seem similar at all to me. It's hard to comment on that. I think we need a moment of silence while we all ponder just how overwhelming that comparison really is.

***

My brother was abused when he was young and he was an abuser when he was old.

This is actually the first time I have ever said those words. I was supposed to be the one who didn't know, the person in the family who would treat my brother as if none of these things happened. No one told me for years until my sister felt that I should know, given that I had two young children, she felt that I should know that my brother was a pedophile.

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Thursday November 26, 2009 · 6:20 PM PST

2009/11/26 · 18:20

So, as I was racing along Rockwood Avenue at 5 PM on Thanksgiving Day, blindly following my GPS to the nearest Wal-Mart, I started thinking. I CAN love Wal-Mart and hate the Daily Kos on occasion. Certainly, for both caveats, a rare occasion, but a possibility nonetheless. And, anyone who says otherwise is itching for a fight.

You see, Kos bugs me now and then, and recently it has with alarming frequency. It's like a pool filled with rocks. If you soft focus on the pool, the rocks look uniform and peaceful. But, if you pick one up, it takes on a personality of its own, hard and igneous or brittle and shale. Many Kossacks spout their own personal brand of extremism ... anti this or that, and very vehemently anti, in fact. Nothing is gray, everything is brilliant white or the darkest black. I'm a gray sort myself, and so I'm in a perfect position to remark on the black/white style Kossack.

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Wednesday August 26, 2009 · 9:15 AM PDT

2009/08/26 · 09:15

Senator Kennedy was keenly aware of the fact that he would not be voting for health care reform. That was clear when, little over a week ago, he sent a letter to governor Patrick asking that the laws be changed so that an appointment be made to fill his seat temporarily until a special election is called.

To my dismay, I learned today that the Massachusetts law does not allow appointment by the governor and that the special election must occur between 145 and 160 days after vacancy. That's between January 18 and February 2. That's a long time from now. What is this idiocy?

We need his senate vote in many places. His own desire, I am sure, was that Massachusetts be represented by someone who would vote similar to him ... hopefully for a strong health care plan among the many passions he held.

alliedoc

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Sunday December 14, 2008 · 8:40 PM PST

2008/12/14 · 20:40

What if, as an experiment, we took two states that are comparable and simply declared one to be 100% Democratic and the other 100% Republican. Every person of the opposite party would have to move out of that state. The ex-patriots could simply go to the other state or wherever they want. Clearly, the state governments would do likewise and the governor, state senators, state house, mayors, US Senators and Reps ... would all be of the selected party. Any open seats would be filled by special elections.

So, these two states would get to be pseudo-independent from the rest of the United States. There would be trade and stuff but they would get to make any law they want, absolutely no holds barred.

These two states ... let's call them Democrance and Repulicongo ... would then just lead their lives, independently and eventually, whoever started the whole thing, would analyze the situation and see which form of government is the "best".

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alliedoc is ...

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alliedoc is ...

freaking brilliant.

10 votes

completely insane.

12 votes

someone I would never let get between me and the door.

13 votes

going to be queen of Democrance someday.

18 votes

Is this what your people call a "pootie"?

alliedoc

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Sunday August 31, 2008 · 11:05 AM PDT

2008/08/31 · 11:05

I am somewhat uncomfortable with terms of affection, like the pooties that you speak of. I have a hard time calling grown women by nicknames, and choke on such nicknames as Hoohoo, Cookie, or Nonie. Say what you will. We all have quirks.

Now for my pootie problem. Pooties are what I would call a "cat", right? My problem .... I tried goiing to Saturday home repair and Saturday gardening diaries but I didn't see anything that could help me. Problem: I have a fat cat. His name is variably Tooker, Sponge Bob, or Fattie. He weighs 20 pounds. He is due for a visit with the cat-doc but I am ashamed as they told me last year that he needs to be no more than 15 pounds. They wanted him at 12 pounds but I think that is nuts, given the overall size difference between Tooker and Ringo (who is 11 pounds).

Please help me.

alliedoc

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Sunday August 24, 2008 · 1:44 PM PDT

2008/08/24 · 13:44

First, it is a huge myth Hillary Clinton has this amazing amount of experience.

WTF????

Statistics: Hillary Clinton, considered far-left by Govtracker, has sponsored 383 bills since Jan 22, 2001, of which 329 haven't made it out of committee and 11 were successfully enacted. Clinton has co-sponsored 1868 bills during the same time period.

Fine. That is just like any other junior senator. Big whoop.

Now, I keep hearing that Hillary is probably happy that Obama chose someone of a similar level of experience as her. Biden? Similar amount of experience? Biden, the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the previous Chairman of the Judiciary Committees? Similar? I repeat ...

WTF????

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My first thought when I heard it was Biden was

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OMG NO, I wanted X, Y, or Z!

7 votes

Whatever. I don't care either way.

10 votes

PUMA! I demand Hillary.

3 votes

Ha. 3AM. A slap in the face to Hillary!

13 votes

Now McCain will have to choose his dreaded Romney! Ha.

27 votes

YES! The Dream Team is born!

100 votes

Zzzzz. (It's 3AM, and I don't care)

9 votes

Other (see comments)

6 votes

VEEP Action .... Satisfaction (with poll)

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Friday August 01, 2008 · 9:05 PM PDT

2008/08/01 · 21:05

Basically, all we are is a bunch of political junkies, sitting around chewing on the VP choice. This exercise is no more than mental masturbation. It doesn't mean a thing and it's fun. So, please don’t take away our one joy in life ...

Of course or machinations have no effect on the outcome ... Heisenberg had nothing on us! And, we wait, until a puff of white smoke curls up from whatever State the Second Greatest One calls “home”.

Funny, but when you look at the short list or the long-short list or any list, it seems that some of the "possibles" are really "impossible". I mean, is Obama really going to give up a Senate seat for a VP whose Governor is a conservative GOP? Really, he isn't. Trust in the logic. And, by the same token, he isn't going to pick someone he just plain doesn't like just for the uncertain outcome of a few Electoral Votes.

So, while I read the VP diaries, I decided to change my paradigm and build a Table with candidates in boxes and “criteria” for the “Choice”.

Be prepared to be amazed ... or depressed.

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From 0 to 10 ... Is the VP choice mental masturbation (0) or metaphysical certitude (10)?

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From 0 to 10 ... Is the VP choice mental masturbation (0) or metaphysical certitude (10)?

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7 votes

2 votes

0 votes

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5 votes

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5 votes

The answer to the Ann Veneman mystery is as close as Google...

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Saturday July 26, 2008 · 7:07 PM PDT

2008/07/26 · 19:07

Can I say BREAKING? No, but I did a Google search and got the answer. Just type in "bob novak" gossip, fox, vp. There it is.... Well, you have to read between the lines.

"When Fox and Friends asked if he had his famous shorts on, he demurred...
Bob Novak: I may have been suckered by the McCain camp on the VP rumors. It’s possible that the Romney rumors were just a trial balloon that the McCain camp floated out to test the waters. In which case, let’s hope he’s got a Palin up his sleeve."

Answer after the break...

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Rumors likely to be misinterpreted as Veneman for VP

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Rumors likely to be misinterpreted as Veneman for VP

McCain is going to announce his VP last Thursday.

2 votes

Caroline Kennedy is venomous about the possibility of having a Republican on the ticket.

5 votes

Holder is strongly committed to choosing a veteran.

0 votes

Wow, all the VP talk gives me indigestion. Does anyone have a Velamint?

10 votes

Bob Novak is an old washer woman. He should be Obama's VP

3 votes

Will Caroline Kennedy be removed from Obama's VP vetting team?

2 votes

alliedoc suckered me in on this one.

7 votes

FISA, Schmisa ... You're either with us or against us.

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Thursday July 03, 2008 · 9:15 PM PDT

2008/07/03 · 21:15

I am up to here with the rending of garments at this site. You've heard it before. You'll hear it again. Now, I'm going to bed and when I get up tomorrow on THE FOURTH OF JULY ... I want us to talk about anything else. Anything. Obama's VEEP choices? Marion Hossa going to the Red Wings? Ways to use less fossil fuels? Will it rain again and block out the fireworks?

Please. But, let me leave you with one thought. First, enjoy this commentary by John McCain on FISA. I tried to transcribe it from YouTube but there was a lot of rambling and incoherent muttering that I couldn't make out. He was pretty hot and could hardly keep himself together, you see. Here it is (below).

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Sunday May 25, 2008 · 3:25 AM PDT

2008/05/25 · 03:25

Acacia951 posted a diary praising this response by the Obama campaign as “pure class”. The diary further said that Hillary’s campaign was “over”. Call me paranoid but I think this might have been a little hasty. I do agree that the Clinton 2008 Presidential campaign is over. I do agree that the response showed class. But, I would not have gone quite as far. Call me classless or prudent.

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Sunday May 11, 2008 · 1:26 PM PDT

2008/05/11 · 13:26

My question is this, We hear that Obama is the most liberal senator. So was John Kerry in 2004. Doesn’t that seem coincidental? Is Barack really the “most liberal” just like Kerry? What is the source of this “fact”?

To answer the second question first, I learned this. It came from a rating done by the National Journal, some sort of magazine, I take it. I believe their result was chosen simply because it rated Obama as the MOST LIBERAL Senator. So, the National Journal rates Obama as the MOST LIBERAL SENATOR OF 2007, more liberal than Ted Kennedy, more liberal than John Kerry. And, you the television viewer, must accept this as FACT. Is it?

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